BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Psychology, a psychology degree grounded in biological and psychological sciences. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The curriculum is recognised by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for graduate registration. The first year covers the foundations through Fundamentals of Psychology 1 and Fundamentals of Psychology 2. The second year focuses on advanced concepts through Advanced Principles of Psychology 1 and Advanced Principles of Psychology 2. Later stages include optional modules covering areas such as Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience, Data Science for Psychology and Neuroscience, and Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5)
What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 27%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 38%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Aggressive Behaviour
- Assessment in Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology and the Emotional Disorders
- Collective Behaviour
- Communicating Psychology and Neuroscience
- Data Science for Psychology and Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology
- Psychology of Music
- Psychology of Visual Art
- The Psychology of Social Change
- The Psychosocial Impact of Dementia
- Vision in a Complex World
- Fundamentals of Psychology 1
- Fundamentals of Psychology 2
- Advanced Principles of Psychology 1
- Advanced Principles of Psychology 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £65,500. The £46,500 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of St Andrews do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of St Andrews?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 228 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of St Andrews accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of St Andrews?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.